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Celebrate the arrival of 2014 with a renewed attitude and faith in Christ. Face the future positively, focus on serving God, and strive for success by abiding in Him. Let this year be a time of accomplishment and salvation, guided by Christ's love and support.
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THE NEW YEAR 2014 • 2013 years, according to our calendars, have now come and gone since our Lord was here on earth, and now we begin the year 2014 • Each year ends with a bit of sadness, a bit of relief, and a bit of anticipation • So much of what the New Year will be is dependent on our attitude • Our attitude should be what Paul stated: "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Phil 4:13
THE NEW YEAR 2014 • THROUGH CHRIST I CAN HAVE SALVATION • We must be concerned about our own salvation Phil 2:12 • We can save ourselves Acts 2:40 • We can help save others 1Tim 4:16 • However, we will all stand before God to answer for ourselves, not someone else 2Cor 5:10; Rom 14:12
THE NEW YEAR 2014 • THROUGH AND WITH CHRIST I CAN FACE THE FUTURE • We need to be positive about the future • We must see the potential Num 13:30 • We have no reason to fear Heb 13:12-14; Jhn 10:15-18; Eph 3:12 • Some only see problems in coming year Num 13:31
THE NEW YEAR 2014 • THROUGH AND WITH CHRIST I CAN SERVE GOD • Our faith must prompt us to serve God • Our faith is nothing if it does not prompt us to serve the Lord with all our might Jas 1:22; 2:18; Eccl 9:10 • God has set before us a race to run, a victors crown to win • We are not spectators 1Cor 9:24,25 • Race must be run with patience Heb 12:1 • We must run in 2014, so that we will not be ashamed to meet the Lord 2Tim 4:7
THE NEW YEAR 2014 • THROUGH AND WITH CHRIST MUCH CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED • We must not limit what can be done • Both individuals and church have much to do this year • We suffer but God's love sustains us Rom 8:36-39 • God will help us do what we can Eph 3:20 • A little bit of faith can go a long way Matt 17:20 • Knowing God hears us gives confidence 1Jhn 5:14-15
THE NEW YEAR 2014 • THROUGH AND WITH CHRIST WE CAN HAVE SUCCESS • Jesus will help us 2Tim 4:14-18; Heb 13:6 • However, to have his help we must continue to abide in Him Jhn 15:5-8 • We must put His kingdom first Matt 6:33
THE NEW YEAR 2014 • Many things have changed in 2013 some have gone on to their reward and now the new year is before us; what will it hold for us? • No one knows what a new year may bring, it may bring great joy or great sorrow. The great society as we know it today, may in fact come to an end. • However, we can make up our minds to face the future, whatever it may be, with a positive attitude and strive to be an asset rather than a liability to the congregation of which we are a part. • "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Phil 4:13